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Laureate International School

Founded 1994

Updated July 2026

3–19Ages
3,000Students

Languages

English flagEnglishFrench flagFrenchArabic flagArabic

Laureate International School is a multi-cultural international school with campuses in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar that provides education from early years through to university preparation. It balances a British-oriented curriculum with the Tanzanian National Curriculum to meet diverse student needs.

Teaching approach

Founded on the motto "education is for life," the school promotes the belief that every young person should have the opportunity to learn regardless of creed, nationality, culture, or ability. It aims to foster an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and cultural appreciation, preparing students to become productive, ethical, and responsible global citizens. The school combines international perspectives with strong Tanzanian principles.

Programmes

The school follows the Cambridge Pathway, offering programmes from age 3 to 19, including Cambridge Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Advanced (International AS & A Level). The academic curriculum covers subjects such as Language and Literature (English, French, Arabic, Swahili), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Mathematics, ICT, History, Geography, Business, Economics, Accounting, and Cambridge Global Perspectives. The school also integrates the Tanzanian National Curriculum alongside its British-oriented instructional programme.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
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Learning support

The school emphasizes an approach to learning that provides a foundation for independent study. It encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts and uses concepts to help students inquire into issues of personal, local, and global significance.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Laureate International School offer?
Laureate International School offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
What ages does Laureate International School teach?
Laureate International School enrolls students aged 3 to 19.
What accreditations does Laureate International School hold?
Laureate International School holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
Where is Laureate International School located?
Laureate International School is an international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Prospective families are invited to contact the school directly for admission details. The school maintains a multi-cultural environment, serving approximately 3,000 students representing more than 10 nationalities.

Calendar

The school operates on an academic year cycle, with recent announcements confirming the approval of the 2025–2026 academic year. The school calendar includes events such as educational tours for students and back-to-school periods.

About the campus

The school operates across multiple locations, including a Nursery and Primary campus in Mikocheni, a Secondary campus in Mbezi, and a campus in Zanzibar. These sites provide the physical environment for the school's instructional programmes.

  • HODA A. IBRAHIM
    HODA A. IBRAHIMSchool Principal Laureate International Schools, Dar es Salaam Campuses
  • MS URSULINA PISSADeputy Headteacher Laureate Pre and Primary School Mikocheni Campus
  • MR MATHIAS MHOJA
    MR MATHIAS MHOJAHead of Secondary Campus Laureate International schools
  • MS.MAIYA NASSOREXAMINATION OFFICER Laureate International school